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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,787.94, 1,196,672.75 and 229,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,787.94, 1,196,672.75 and 229,182.98 is: 343,771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,787.94 : 1,196,672.75 = 229,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,787.94/1,196,672.75 = 229,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,787.94x = 1,196,672.75 × 229,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,787.94x = 274,257,026,929.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,257,026,929.80/797,787.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,771.84

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